Quavo will feature on Seyi Vibez’s upcoming album “SWAGUU,” due out Friday, September 18.
The 14-track album follows Seyi Vibez’s 2025 project “Fuji Moto.” Two tracks from the album have already been released: “GTA” and “Back 2U.”
Burna Boy was recently announced as the executive producer of “SWAGUU.” The album will also feature Quavo, following Seyi Vibez’s previous collaborations with American rappers NLE Choppa and Trippie Redd.
“SWAGUU” is set for release on Friday, September 18.
Nigerian singer and songwriter L.A.X has married his partner, Ella, in a white wedding ceremony in Naxxar, Malta.
Videos from the ceremony circulating online show the couple exchanging vows in front of family and friends, followed by their entrance into the reception as guests cheered and celebrated with them.
The Malta ceremony follows the couple’s engagement in January. L.A.X proposed to Ella during an outdoor setup decorated with flowers, sharing the moment on Instagram with the caption, “To loving you forever always. D & E.”
The couple also held their traditional wedding in Nigeria in June, with their introduction ceremony taking place in Warri, Delta State.
L.A.X, whose real name is Damilola Afolabi, is known for songs including “Caro” and has remained active in the Nigerian music scene since the early 2010s. He and Ella had reportedly been together for three years before their engagement.
Omar Jatta explores cultural identity, pride and freedom of expression on his new Afro House single “Alingandong.” The track calls on listeners to embrace where they come from while bringing together elements of Jatta’s Gambian and Senegalese roots with his experiences growing up in Germany and France.
Driven by an Afro House rhythm, “Alingandong” combines singing and rapping with a recurring “Alingandong! Let’s dance” refrain. The song reflects Jatta’s wider approach to music, which connects different roots, languages and lived experiences.
Jatta was born in Versailles and is part of the African diaspora, with his background spanning Gambia, Senegal, Germany and France. Since 2024, he has performed with his live band Where I’m From, a group of friends and artists whose work explores culture, home and different perspectives on belonging.
His recent career includes being named TuneCore’s Artist of the Year in 2023 and performing at Summerjam’s Greenstage in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, he received funding from Initiative Musik. He has also performed at Cosmo Festival and the Over-the-Border Festival in Bonn, alongside releases across two EPs.
On “Alingandong,” Jatta says: “My roots are also reflected in the sounds and languages I use once again. I am not a freedom fighter, but I am someone who has something to say. Our people should learn again to be proud of where they come from.”
“Alingandong” is the latest release ahead of Jatta’s forthcoming album, due October 2, 2026.
The song is available on streaming platforms.
UK-based Afropop artist Nelz celebrates confidence, style and attraction on his new single “Bad and Bougie.”
The song focuses on a confident and stylish woman, with lyrics expressing admiration and attraction. Its recurring “leave am, leave am, leave for me” hook adds a playful element to the track.
“Bad and Bougie” combines Afropop, Afrobeats and R&B, built around smooth vocals, a warm mid-tempo groove, clean percussion and melodic production.
“Bad and Bougie” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian rapper El Hardcore 6ix has released “MUTINY,” a new single combining Afrobeats, hip-hop and street-influenced sounds.
The track explores the pressures of everyday life alongside themes of ambition, perseverance, brotherhood and faith. El Hardcore 6ix uses rap and Afrobeats to frame a story about working through difficult circumstances and pursuing progress.
“MUTINY” also draws from the artist’s connection to Benue State and Tiv-influenced Nigerian street culture, incorporating elements of the language and experiences around him.
“MUTINY” is available on streaming platforms.
Venezuelan musician Gus Ormo has released “Latidos,” an instrumental track from his six-track EP “Agape.”
The piano-led piece uses melody and instrumentation rather than vocals to explore themes of love, tenderness and emotional connection. The arrangement includes piano, bass, trumpet, flute, acoustic and lead guitars, drums and percussion.
“Latidos” is part of “Agape,” a project built around instrumental compositions that Ormo developed over a 12-year period. The EP contains six tracks, including “Claroscuro,” “Agape,” “Alma,” “Mariposa” and “Seductora.” It was released on August 18, 2026.
The release continues Ormo’s exploration of expressing emotion through instrumental music, allowing the piano and accompanying arrangement to carry the narrative without lyrics.
“Latidos” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Jagawire has released “E Dey Shake,” a new Afrobeats track drawing from street-oriented sounds, melody and everyday experiences.
The song reflects Jagawire’s approach to combining rhythmic production with storytelling, with his music often touching on ambition, relationships, struggle and life in Nigeria.
Born in Keffi, Nasarawa State, and raised in Festac, Lagos, Jagawire incorporates different aspects of Nigerian life and culture into his music.
“E Dey Shake” is available on streaming platforms.
Gus Ormo has released “Claroscuro,” a new single that centres on love, sensuality and emotional expression.
The song presents Ormo’s approach to songwriting through themes of intimacy and devotion, with lyrics focused on expressing romantic feelings and a desire for a deeper connection.
“Claroscuro” forms part of a new phase in Ormo’s music, which he describes as an exploration of emotion and personal expression through melodies and lyrics.
The song is available on streaming platforms.
Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Bram Noël has released “Heatstreet,” his first original single.
The track is a raw, groove-led house record built around a swinging bassline, loose percussion, rave-influenced synths and chopped vocal samples. It reflects Noël’s background in UK club styles, house and the wider underground dance music scene.
Noël began DJing in 2010, initially working with hip-hop and R&B before becoming more involved with UK club and soundsystem culture. In 2015, he founded JANGALA, which developed from a club night into a community, events platform, agency and podcast. The project is now expanding into a record label, with “Heatstreet” marking its first release.
Before moving into original production, Noël released four club-focused remixes from 2024, receiving support from DJs including Jengi, Mance, DJ Blaize and Dave Nunes.
“Heatstreet” is the first of six planned releases from Noël.
Romanian artist Leyqara has released “Burning In Your Hands,” a new single that combines Afro House and Afro Pop.
The track is built around a rhythmic electronic production with melodic vocals, exploring themes of attraction and romantic tension. Its arrangement moves between the steady pulse of Afro House and the melodic elements of Afro Pop.
“Burning In Your Hands” is available on streaming platforms.